406.587.4531
   simmental@simmgene.com

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Front row left to right:  Chad Cook, Chris Ivie, Doug Parke, Tim Clark, Quin LaFollette, and Joe Hensgens
Second row: Wade Shafer, Brandi Karisch, Troy Marple, Loren Trauernicht, Matt Aggen, Victor Guerra, Ryan Thorson, Mark Smith, Scott Trennepohl, Greg Burden, Greg Walthall, and Maureen Mai.

Executive Committee

Board of Trustees

Victor Guerra (2027)
Victor Guerra (2027)Chairman

vgg03@aol.com

P.O. Box 92
Linn, TX 78563
956.607.5515

Scott Trennepohl (2026)
Scott Trennepohl (2026)Treasurer

sttrennepohl@yahoo.com

6591 W 625 N
Middletown, IN 47356
765.620.1700

Quin LaFollette (2026)
Quin LaFollette (2026)

Quin@Blacksummitcattle.com

1476 HWY 14A
Powell, WY 82435
307.899.3553

Ryan Thorson (2028)
Ryan Thorson (2028)Vice-Chairman

ryanthorson7@gmail.com

207 3rd ST
Glendive, MT 59330
406.694.3722

Troy Marple (2026)
Troy Marple (2026)

troy.j.marple@gmail.com

9450 Michaels RD
Westmoreland, KS 66549
785.250.0522

Wade Shafer, PhD
Wade Shafer, PhDEVP

wshafer@simmgene.com

406.587.4531

Our Vision

The American Simmental Association believes the best way to serve its members, its members’ customers and the beef industry is through continual improvement and use of genetic and associated technologies. As such, the Association will continue to be a worldwide leader in the development and integration of these technologies for the beef industry. 
 
The Association will initiate and foster relationships with like-minded entities to enhance our ability to achieve this objective. The Association will be widely recognized as having an unyielding commitment to scientific principles and as a hub for the industry's most progressive seed stock producers — an organization that is extremely cooperative with all facets of the industry and tirelessly devoted to the success of its members and its members' customers  
 
 

Core Policies

 

Science

Commitment to science and development of the most effective selection tools.  Advance ASA in the industry.

Membership

Development, registration, and promotion of SimGenetics.

Youth

Support Junior programs. Guide the junior members and their programs to learn life skills, science and use the technology, and financial responsibilities.  Involve the Foundation.

Collaboration

Commitment to partnerships with industry leaders and universities to advance research and science.  Advancing selection tools, DNA-enhanced EPD, and monitoring genetic defects.
 

Promotion

Promotion and marketing to enhance our members' market share.  Ensure that SimGenetics continues to appeal to the commercial industry.
 

 

Data Growth

Offer the most advanced genetic evaluation services with the largest genetic evaluation services with the largest database regardless of breed.

 

Financial Stability

ASA will maintain sufficient financial reserves to assure leadership in the beef industry, funds for continued research and development, and a thriving breed association.

 

Services

Offer programs relating to all beef production segments.  Be leaders. Step outside traditional practices and offer opportunities for our members to grow in the industry.

 

Education

For advancement and profit of our members and their customers.
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Meeting Minutes

2024
Jan. 2     |    Jan. 3     |    Feb. 13    |     Feb. 29      |    April 1    |    April 29    |    July 2    |  August 25-27 |   November 12

2023
Jan. 23-24
Annual Committee Reports   
Feb. 21    |    Mar. 28 |     April 24-27     |     July 18      |        August  27-29     |    November 28

2022

Jan. 4 - 6      |    Feb. 21      |      April 12-14      |      June 21       |     August 28
2021

Jan 28-29      |     March 15    |     April  22-24   |    June 21      |     August 26- September 2, 2021

2020

Jan 16-18      |    February 26     |    April 26     |    May 15     |    June 20     |    July 6

 

Board of Trustees

Eastern Region

Chris Ivie (2027)
Chris Ivie (2027)
P.O. Box 264
Summertown, TN 38483
931.215.0316
iviejc@usit.net
Mark Smith (2027)
Mark Smith (2027))
304 Moeller Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
601-310-6695
smith5785@bellsouth.net
Brandi Karisch
Brandi Karisch (2026)
648 Polly Bell RD
Starkville, MS 39759
225.717.3324
mbkcattle@gmail.com
Scott Trennepohl
Scott Trennepohl (2026)
6591 W 625 N
Middletown, IN 47356
765.620.1700
sttrennepohl@yahoo.com

North Central Region

Tim Clark
Tim Clark ( 2027)
1999 18th ST NW
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
701.799.7752
Tim.Clark@hubbardfeeds.com
Loren Trauernicht (2028)
Loren Trauernicht (2028)
901 E. Pine Road
Wymore, NE 68466
402.230.0812
mtrauernicht@diodecom.net
Matt Aggen (2026)
Matt Aggen (2026)
27133 146th Street
Harmony, MN 55939
701.866.3544
mattaggen@hotmail.com
Troy Marple (2026)
Troy Marple (2026)
9450 Michaels RD
Westmoreland, KS 66549
785.250.0522
troy.j.marple@gmail.com

South Central Region

Victor Guerra  (2027)
Victor Guerra (2027)
P.O. Box 92
Linn, TX 78563
956.607.5515
vgg03@aol.com
Joseph Hensgens(2028)
Joseph Hensgens (2028)
136 Deer Park LN
Rayne, LA 70578
985‐992‐9119
joehensgens@yahoo.com
Greg Burden (2026)
Greg Burden (2026)
890 VZ CR 2205
Canton, TX 75103
405.780.0372
greg.gbcattle@gmail.com
Greg Walthall
Greg Walthall (2027)
1051 NE 500 Rd
Windsor, MO 65360
660.525.9921
gregwalthall@gmail.com

Western Region

Chad Cook (2027)
Chad Cook (2027)
P.O. Box 174
Walsh, CO 8109
719.529.0564
bridlebitsimm@gmail.com
Ryan Thorson (2028)
Ryan Thorson (2028)
207 3rd Street
Glendive, MT 59330
406.694.3722
ryanthorson7@gmail.com
Maureen Mai (2024)
Maureen Mai (2028)
427 Peaceful Way
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
208.660.2726
rymocattle@gmail.com
Quin LaFollette (2026)
Quin LaFollette (2026)
1476 HWY 14A
Powell, WY 82435
307.899.3553
Quin@Blacksummitcattle.com

ASA BoardCommittees

Activities & Events
Staff Liaison Mia Bayer, Director, Youth and Foundation Manager

Committee Chairman: Greg Burden
Chris Ivie
Brandi Karisch
Mark Smith
Tim Clark
Matt Aggen
Greg Walthall
Maureen Mai
Victor Guerra

Breed Improvement
Staff Liaison: Jackie Atkins, Director, Science and Educational Operations

Committee Chairman: Quin LaFollette
Scott Trennepohl
Loren Trauernicht
Troy Marple
Joseph Hensgens
Chad Cook
Ryan Thorson
Victor Guerra

Growth & Development
Staff Liaison: Chip Kemp, ASA & IGS Commercial & Industry Development

Committee Chair: Brandi Karisch
Mark Smith
Loren Trauernicht
Joseph Hensgens
Chad Cook
Ryan Thorson
Quin LaFollette
Victor Guerra

Policies & Procedures
Staff Liaisons: Sheldon Ross, ASA Lead Developer and Systems Administrator, Luke Bowman, Director, SimGenetics Development

Committee Chairman: Troy Marple
Chris Ivie
Scott Trennepohl
Tim Clark
Matt Aggen
Greg Burden
Greg Walthall
Maureen Mai
Victor Guerra

Simbrah Committee:
Staff Liaison: Luke Bowman, Director, SimGenetics Development

Committee Chairman: Joseph Hensgens
Chris Ivie
Brandi Karisch
Scott Trennepohl
Mark Smith
Troy Marple
Greg Burden
Greg Walthall
Victor Guerra

ASA Publication, Inc. Board

Board Chairman: Ryan Thorson
Troy Marple
Scott Trennepohl
Victor Guerra
Quin LaFollette
EVP Wade Shafer


Foundation Board
Linda Kesler, Wade Shafer, Mia Bayer

Note: All terms expire on 12-31.
Randy Moody, Chairman
Mark Smith (2024)
Tonya Phillips (2024)
Cathy Eichacker (2024)
Brandi Karisch (2024)
Scott Cowger (2024)
Bob Mullion (2024)
Jennifer Tarr (2024)
Aaron Owen (2026)
Kelly Schmidt (2026)
Adrianne Trennepohl (2026)
Carrie Horman (2026)

Nominating Committee
Staff Liaisons: Luke Bowman, Director, SimGenetics Development , Sheldon Ross, ASA Lead Developer and Systems Administrator

Committee Chairman: Ryan Thorson
Brandi Karisch
Tim Clark
Greg Walthall
Quin LaFollette

Assets/Finance
Staff Liaisons: Linda Kesler, CFO/COO, Wade Shafer

Committee Chairman: Scott Trennepohl
Victor Guerra
Chris Ivie
Greg Burden
Greg Walthall

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